SCA boss Grant Blackley named director of AANA

Grant Blackley is the newest board member of the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA).

The Southern Cross Austereo CEO is now a director on the board, and he will serve in his new role in addition to his duties at SCA.

Blackley is also the chair of Commercial Radio Australia and a director on the board of Free TV Australia.

ANAA chair Matt Tapper cited Blackley’s industry experience as a key factor in his appointment.

“I’m very pleased Grant will be joining the AANA Board,” said Tapper.

“He brings with him more than 30 years’ experience leading some of the nation’s top broadcasters, including five years as CEO at the Ten Network and the past four as CEO at SCA.

“Having his perspective at the board table will help give us a 360-degree view of the issues impacting our industry.”

Blackley added; “I look forward to contributing to the great work the AANA Board does advocating for national advertisers and, as custodians of the self-regulatory system, protecting our right to commercial free-speech.”